Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
M2.4 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL on July 22, 2026 at 08:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
273980cdc05ca85d704211d16a49919958b6eeed
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 08:12:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.86800,
-29.61900
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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